Living the Good Life
Celia Anderson
A heartwarming, feel-good story about embracing new beginnings, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life 💚🎈 Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!
New beginnings. Old wounds. And a village with its own secret to happiness. . . ✨🦋
The peaceful village of Willowbrook seems to be the ideal place for a new lease of life – at least according to Nell’s husband, Barney. With an empty nest and coming towards retirement, he’s persuaded her to try country living. Their cottage even has an annexe that’s perfect for Barney’s widowed father, Frank.
Nell is less sure about this fresh start… and it’s not long before cracks in her thirty-year marriage begin to appear. Instead of spending more time together, she and Barney seem to be drifting apart. Frank, too, is unsettled.
A weekly community group exploring the secret of happiness provides a way for Nell and her father-in-law to navigate their new surroundings. Nell finds some friends, and Frank is quickly taken in hand by the neighbourhood matriarchs – the self-styled ‘Saga Louts’!
But will questioning what makes her happy push Nell even further away from Barney, especially when she discovers the secrets her husband has been keeping? Or can opening up to others help old wounds heal and bring them back together once more? What really is the secret to happiness?
Praise for Celia Anderson:
'Perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to make the very most of life whatever age they are.' Kate Storey
'Celia Anderson's characters leap from the page in her beautifully observed stories.' Sue Moorcroft
‘Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way’ Katie Fforde
'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson
'Funny, sad, relatable and superbly crafted, this is a real hug in a book.' Judy Leigh
'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne
‘I absolutely adored it!’ Ruth Hogan
‘Certain to make you laugh and cry’ Jenni Keer
‘Wonderful characters make this a great read’ Good Housekeeping
Author - Celia Anderson.
Narrator - Penelope Freeman.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Boldwood Books ©.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Audiobooks
Description:
A heartwarming, feel-good story about embracing new beginnings, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life 💚🎈 Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh! New beginnings. Old wounds. And a village with its own secret to happiness. . . ✨🦋 The peaceful village of Willowbrook seems to be the ideal place for a new lease of life – at least according to Nell’s husband, Barney. With an empty nest and coming towards retirement, he’s persuaded her to try country living. Their cottage even has an annexe that’s perfect for Barney’s widowed father, Frank. Nell is less sure about this fresh start… and it’s not long before cracks in her thirty-year marriage begin to appear. Instead of spending more time together, she and Barney seem to be drifting apart. Frank, too, is unsettled. A weekly community group exploring the secret of happiness provides a way for Nell and her father-in-law to navigate their new surroundings. Nell finds some friends, and Frank is quickly taken in hand by the neighbourhood matriarchs – the self-styled ‘Saga Louts’! But will questioning what makes her happy push Nell even further away from Barney, especially when she discovers the secrets her husband has been keeping? Or can opening up to others help old wounds heal and bring them back together once more? What really is the secret to happiness? Praise for Celia Anderson: 'Perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to make the very most of life whatever age they are.' Kate Storey 'Celia Anderson's characters leap from the page in her beautifully observed stories.' Sue Moorcroft ‘Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way’ Katie Fforde 'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson 'Funny, sad, relatable and superbly crafted, this is a real hug in a book.' Judy Leigh 'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne ‘I absolutely adored it!’ Ruth Hogan ‘Certain to make you laugh and cry’ Jenni Keer ‘Wonderful characters make this a great read’ Good Housekeeping Author - Celia Anderson. Narrator - Penelope Freeman. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Boldwood Books ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
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Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
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Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Chapter 41
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Chapter 42
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Chapter 43
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Chapter 44
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